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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 08:29 PM Original message |
Why this Minnesotan will be mailing my Republican Governor a nickel tomorrow |
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Rick Myers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
1. I just dug out my nickel... |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
2. WHY are you mailing cash to Republican Bushbot ass-kissers?!? |
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Rick Myers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 08:43 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. I'll put a sticker on it "Payable only to the General Fund, Minnesota" |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:22 PM Response to Reply #5 |
11. Good, otherwise he'll think it's a campaign contribution. |
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dickbearton (577 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 06:08 PM Response to Reply #2 |
68. Why did you people vote for him... |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-04-07 10:01 AM Response to Reply #68 |
81. Was that addressed to me? |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
3. Address for us out of staters? |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 08:39 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Here you go... |
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IChing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:35 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. Thanks for your idea, address and thread. n/t |
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ooglymoogly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 11:51 AM Response to Reply #4 |
39. thanx for the address |
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oldtime dfl_er (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
6. Great idea, but how about writing a check |
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DemBones DemBones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:32 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. I like that. It would cost them to cash checks for 5 cents! |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
7. Awesome! Beautifully said! As a fellow Minnesotan, I'll be mailing my nickel tomorrow. |
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Rick Myers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 08:59 PM Response to Original message |
8. Here's my note to accompany the nickel. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:37 PM Response to Reply #8 |
16. Good one, Rick.. |
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northernsoul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 10:52 AM Response to Reply #8 |
31. Nice one, Rick! |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
9. Can you have a recall election in Minnesota? |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:19 PM Response to Original message |
10. Great idea - let's see if we can get everyone on board with this |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
12. Thank you. Something has got to change. Your city provided the wake-up call, I hope. nt |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:29 PM Response to Original message |
13. K&R. Our daughter just moved to MSP a couple months ago & works near the bridge |
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Rick Myers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 10:36 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. We recieved calls from concerned friends and family until after midnight. |
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Kip Humphrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
17. I remember that bridge being built. I don't live there anymore, but am a Minnesotan thru and thru.. |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 11:38 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. By virtue of being related to THE Humphrey? |
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Kip Humphrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 05:19 PM Response to Reply #20 |
63. Sorry... Unless 6th cousin counts. Born & raised in Plymouth |
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ladym55 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
18. What a powerful post ... |
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badgerpup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
21. Make sure you write HAND STAMP on the envelope |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 07:40 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. Good advice, thanks n/t |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
23. Thank you for perfectly describing how I feel. |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
24. Alright, I am on my way out the door to buy stamps now. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
25. Great post |
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PoconoPragmatist (449 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
26. Fuck, Gimme The Address!! I'm Not A Minnesotan, And I'll Mail Him A Fuckin' Nickel, Too!! |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 09:58 AM Response to Reply #26 |
27. Your kind support is cherished. |
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PoconoPragmatist (449 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 10:02 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. Thank You. |
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northernsoul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 10:53 AM Response to Reply #26 |
32. right on, PP! |
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lebkuchen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 11:26 AM Response to Reply #26 |
35. Gees |
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PoconoPragmatist (449 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 12:11 PM Response to Reply #35 |
40. Thanks. And No Problem - I'd Never Miss A Chance To Stick It To A Republican!! |
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lebkuchen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 02:09 PM Response to Reply #40 |
54. good luck to you in your future endeavors |
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PoconoPragmatist (449 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 11:11 PM Response to Reply #54 |
78. Thank You |
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PoconoPragmatist (449 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
28. My Nickel Goes Out Today!! Here's The Accompanying Letter |
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PoconoPragmatist (449 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 12:17 PM Response to Reply #28 |
44. My Nickel Is Packaged And Ready To Go |
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proReality (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
30. I'll send him a nickle too. |
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northernsoul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
33. eff it, I'm writing out a check for $.05 |
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lebkuchen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
34. My nickel will go out tomorrow |
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TNT949 (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
36. Why? |
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sybylla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 12:12 PM Response to Reply #36 |
41. Three words - Media Shit Storm |
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dickbearton (577 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 05:59 PM Response to Reply #41 |
67. You wont a media shit storm... |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 05:28 PM Response to Reply #36 |
64. No surpluses here |
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whistle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
37. Well said, but Pawlenty doesn't deserve a deluge of nickels going |
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PoconoPragmatist (449 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 12:14 PM Response to Reply #37 |
42. No, He Doesn't Deserve It...BUT |
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whistle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-04-07 12:07 PM Response to Reply #42 |
86. I suppose if in fact a reThug can feel any remorse. Good luck and what is |
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LibDemAlways (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
38. Pawlenty ran on a smoke and mirrors "no new taxes" |
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abq e streeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 12:54 PM Response to Reply #38 |
47. The voters... |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
43. Please, mail this to the editor of your paper, too! Great opinion piece! nt |
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meowomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
45. I'm Mailing My Nickel Today |
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TNT949 (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 12:39 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. Millions spent on other items instead? |
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Lindsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 01:07 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. I'm in Ca. and I'll be sending my .5 today. I've been wanting to do |
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gatorboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 01:12 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. I've been wondering why museums hate America... |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 04:45 PM Response to Reply #46 |
59. We need light rail as well |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
50. I drove through Minnesota and filled up. I'll send him my dollar. |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 05:00 PM Response to Reply #50 |
61. A nickel a day is about what that tax would cost me |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 10:48 PM Response to Reply #61 |
77. I get your point now... |
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wundermaus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
51. Maybe we should send just a symbolic expression... |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
52. This bridge is the same exact thing as 9/11 and Katrina |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
53. love it |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
55. Possibly the post of the year! This AZonian will send a nickel and a note. |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
56. When are we going to stop building NEW roads and start |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
57. I have just put 3 nickles in mail!! thanks for idea!! and address!! eom |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
58. I hope that your send this to your newspaper as a LTTE. It is very |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 05:58 PM Response to Reply #58 |
66. I shortened it up and sent it to the Minneapolis Star Tribune |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
60. Bravo for this great idea! |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 05:05 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. Did you notice the item they have at the very top of the page you linked to? |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
65. Excellent post |
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wellstone dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 06:29 PM Response to Original message |
69. Two more nickels from this Minnesota House |
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meowomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
70. My nickel is in the mail |
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reckless me (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
71. Great idea, but I have a question. |
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leaninglib (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
72. Save you nickel.and write Congressman and Senator instead. |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 08:04 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. Can't we do both? |
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leaninglib (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-04-07 08:48 AM Response to Reply #73 |
79. You seem to be suggesting that the people of Minnesota's taxes aren't high enough. |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-04-07 10:10 AM Response to Reply #79 |
82. We would rather pay a few cents more than have our bridges collapse on us |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
74. I guess it worked. Pawlenty said he will now vote for that tax increase. |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 08:56 PM Response to Reply #74 |
75. Good to hear, but we are not done with him yet... |
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Penndems (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-03-07 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
76. What a beautiful, poignant post, MN Against Bush |
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wellstone dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-04-07 09:03 AM Response to Original message |
80. My letter |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-04-07 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
83. A copy of my nickel letter. |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-04-07 10:51 AM Response to Reply #83 |
84. I love it |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-04-07 11:02 AM Response to Reply #84 |
85. Thank You |
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